Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Bill Ratliff
75th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/17/2026

Number of Bills: 54

Sponsor (54):
HB 1 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.

HB 107 Author: Giddings | Gray | Turner, Sylvester | McCall | Raymond
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to specialized license plates to support the diagnosis of reading development and comprehension at certain grade levels in public school and to requirements concerning that diagnosis.

HB 338 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 04/03/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of directors of the Franklin County Water District.

HB 399 Author: Goodman
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the availability of governmental information about motor vehicle accidents.

HB 634 Author: Pitts | Kamel
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to installment payments on a prepaid college tuition contract.

HB 834 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/07/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delay of certain payments or transfers from the general revenue fund.

HB 901 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Hopkins County Hospital District.

HB 1143 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Lamar County.

HB 1235 Author: Junell | Rodriguez | Kamel | Price | Cuellar
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.

HB 1384 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective with Fall Semester
Caption: Relating to the tuition charged to certain nonresident students registered at certain upper-level public institutions of higher education.

HB 1507 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/11/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons involved in an issuance of securities by a small business.

HB 1602 Author: Kamel | Glaze | Swinford | Ramsay | Chisum
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/29/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to dry fire hydrants.

HB 1723 Author: Telford | McReynolds | Glaze | Kamel | Christian
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to appraisal for property tax purposes of open-space land that is converted to production of timber.

HB 1749 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/17/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of certain lessees of real property to protest before an appraisal review board a determination of the appraised value of the property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 1795 Author: Kamel | Glaze
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to The University of Texas at Tyler.

HB 1855 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to sales tax exemption for items used in manufacturing tangible personal property for ultimate sale.

HB 1891 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the Lamar County Juvenile Board.

HB 2066 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/15/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Hopkins County Hospital District.

HB 2133 Author: Jackson | Brimer
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Risk Management and to provisions of workers' compensation insurance coverage for state employees.

HB 2201 Author: Stiles | Price
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/21/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment of property taxes pending appeal and to attorney's fees and penalties in a property tax appeal.

HB 2221 Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to limitations on the amount of life insurance risk that may be written by certain agents of or assumed by a stipulated premium insurance company.

HB 2469 Author: McReynolds | Christian | Glaze | Telford
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting timber or timber products and to the operation of vehicles transporting poles or pipe.

HB 2491 Author: Alexander
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to participation by community colleges in the state employee charitable contribution program.

HB 2569 Author: Woolley
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/23/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the filing of a certain instrument and registration of a trademark or service mark with the secretary of state; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2777 Author: Junell | Naishtat | Maxey | Coleman | Delisi
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility determination and service delivery of health and human services.

HB 2778 Author: Junell
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

HB 2906 Author: Wolens
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the duties of the state auditor, state audits, and investigations.

HB 2948 Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

HB 3139 Author: Brimer
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/24/1997 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to confidentiality of certain workers' compensation information.

HB 3196 Author: Janek | Brimer
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/18/1997 S Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits, impairment income benefits, and lifetime income benefits.

HB 3507 Author: Merritt
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/28/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to granting the Gregg County Court at Law jurisdiction in family law matters.

HB 3522 Author: Rhodes | Brimer
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the administration and enforcement of the workers' compensation law; providing penalties.

HB 3538 Author: Sadler
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/19/1997 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Rusk County.

HB 3591 Author: Kamel | Glaze
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Smith County Juvenile Board to accept gifts and grants.

HCR 3 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 02/06/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the city of Jefferson as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas.

HCR 26 Author: Maxey
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting The Burnett Companies, doing business as Burnett Personnel Services, permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Banking.

HCR 36 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/01/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Anne Farris for her achievements in the field of education.

HCR 43 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 03/05/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 1997, as Atlanta Day at the Capitol.

HCR 51 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 02/14/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 1997, as Pittsburg Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 52 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 03/05/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 1997, as Jefferson Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 69 Author: Sadler
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 02/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Welcoming the Rusk County delegation on the occasion of Rusk County Days.

HCR 75 Author: Telford
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 04/03/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the senior class of Redwater High School on their participation in the Dads Against Drugs in Schools program.

HCR 91 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 02/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 19, 1997, as Paris-Lamar County Day at the Capitol.

HCR 107 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 03/14/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring March 5, 1997, as Mount Vernon/Franklin County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 118 Author: Hilbert
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Dick Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HCR 131 Author: Kamel | Glaze
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 03/21/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring March 11 and 12, 1997, as Tyler Days at the State Capitol.

HCR 174 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 04/11/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 26, 1997, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 207 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring James A. Dawson for his contributions to the community.

HCR 215 Author: Delisi
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/20/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to implement cost-saving measures in the Medicaid prescription drug program.

HCR 243 Author: Ramsay
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert W. Wright.

HCR 250 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/26/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 13, 1997, as Hopkins County Day.

HCR 276 Author: Patterson, L.P. "Pete"
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/18/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 20, 1997, Think Child Safety Day at the Capitol.

HCR 292 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 06/17/1997 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. 1855.

HJR 59 Author: Delisi | Horn | Corte | Greenberg | Junell
Sponsor: Ratliff
Last Action: 05/08/1997 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting debt payable from the general revenue fund.

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